Jessica Oreck’s Debut Documentary Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo
By David Kaminski First-time director Jessica Oreck talks about her debut documentary Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo, a film about Japan’s
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Documentary filmmaking articles: finding a subject, research, interviews, shooting b-roll, ethics, editing real stories and distributing documentaries. Documentary directors, cinematographers and editors share how they capture and shape true stories for the screen.
A Crash Course in Rainforest Filmmaking
By William F. Vartorella Crashed cargo planes, vampire bats and endless rain: William F. Vartorella gives a crash course in
Backpack Journalism with Award-Winning Journalist Mara Schiavocampo
By Carl Filoreto NBC’s Mara Schiavocampo and other backpack journalists explain how one person can shoot, report and edit news
10 Easy Tips for Students: Filming Short Films on Your iPhones
In this digital age, smartphones have become powerful tools that can transform anyone into a filmmaker. If you’re a student
The Importance of Lighting in Documentary Filmmaking
Documentary filmmaking is all about telling compelling stories that engage and captivate audiences. While many factors contribute to the success
‘Unforgotten’: An Animated Documentary Breaks the Silence
“Unforgotten” Gold Medal, 48th Student Academy Awards, Animation category Q&A with Sujin Kim Sujin Kim is a visual artist, filmmaker,
Peter Rowe, CSC on Wilderness Filmmaking: Tips for New Filmmakers
Peter Rowe csc has produced and directed over 200 films and television shows, including 8 features and Angry Planet which
Create Your Own TV Documentary Series: Do’s and Don’ts
Photo by Kashilembo Wabu. Follow on Instagram @wabulos For those of you who are startup documentary filmmakers interested in
7 Ways to Maintain Sharp Focus Filming Documentary Action
Photo by Jakob Rosen. Instagram: @jakobnoahrosen 7 Ways to Maintain Sharp Focus Filming Documentary Action Written By Courtney Hermann Is
Location, Location, Location!
Written by Dean Goldberg “Location, Location, Location.” This timeless real-estate phrase was coined in 1944 by Harold Samuels, the man
Important Tips for Conducting Virtual Interviews
Written By Amy DeLouise Virtual events and interviews are here to stay. If you’re tapped as a remote producer/interviewer or
First-Time Documentary Filmmaking Tips
Garnered from My First Feature Documentary Experience Written By Tamar Kummel I recently completed my first feature documentary, “Fighting